Monthly Archives: August 2016

This summer I had some very ambitious plans for developing a full XC paragliding experience for us in BC and area! I also wanted to expand our brand to deal and supply the very best paragliding gear on the planet! We already are the only lower mainland and Vancouver area authorized dealer for Niviuk, Supair, and [...]

XC Paraglidings newest pilot in training ~ Rob S. all smiles after a sweet tour around Mount Woodside and a perfect launch! After doing an intro sim session of the launch procedure we headed out to some nice thermic air for the afternoon. He's ready for some ground handling and will be on his own soon!

By Al Thielmann|
2017-04-04T19:20:40+00:00 August 29th, 2016|Categories: Tandems|Comments Off on Tandem Training day

One training method I often use for students and myself is visualization simulation. Whether your trying to figure develop a new acro move or simply setting up a new harness or piece of kit, the Woodshed Sim is a perfect tool for getting it sorted in your mind. Here you see yours truly working out [...]

By Al Thielmann|
2017-04-04T19:20:48+00:00 August 26th, 2016|Categories: Paragliding|Comments Off on Simulation Exercises

Check out the great new Icuma now in lightweight version! And great colours as well! We have a size 25 Icuma regular at XC Paragliding BC for Demo now. Fly it for yourself and decide whats right for your style! http://niviuk.com/product.asp?prod=JNMRGNI0&utm_source=Newsletter%20Ikuma%20P%20ENG&utm_medium=Newsletter%20Ikuma%20P%20ENG&utm_campaign=Newsletter%20Ikuma%20P%20ENG&utm_term=Newsletter%20Ikuma%20P%20ENG&utm_content=Newsletter%20Ikuma%20P%20ENG

By Al Thielmann|
2017-04-04T19:20:55+00:00 August 24th, 2016|Categories: Gear, Paragliding|Comments Off on Niviuk Icuma now in Plume Version